Cybersecurity Careers and Certifications

Introduction

• Cybersecurity careers and certifications
• Who this course is for

1. Understanding the Cybersecurity Career Field

• An overview of cybersecurity key concepts
• Enabling technologies for cybersecurity

2. Cybersecurity Marketplace

• Government (FISMA)
• Financial institutions (GLBA)
• Healthcare (HIPAA)
• Corporate (SOX)
• Retail (PCI DSS)

3. Cybersecurity Success Traits

• Analytical and technology savvy
• Self-directed and knowledge hungry
• Collaborative and works well with others

4. Cybersecurity Careers

• Cybersecurity careers overview
• Cybersecurity career: Specialist or technician
• Cybersecurity career: Analyst
• Cybersecurity career: Auditor
• Cybersecurity career: Consultant
• Cybersecurity career: Engineer
• Cybersecurity career: Administrator
• Cybersecurity career: Architect
• Cybersecurity career: Manager
• Cybersecurity career: Director

5. Cybersecurity Certifications

• Cybersecurity certifications overview
• Cybersecurity certification: GSEC
• Cybersecurity certification: SSCP
• Cybersecurity certification: CEH
• Cybersecurity certification: OSCP
• Cybersecurity certification: CISA
• Cybersecurity certification: CISSP
• Cybersecurity certification: CISM
• Cybersecurity certification: CPP

6. Your Cybersecurity Career Path

• Prerequisites
• Getting started: Get certified
• Example career path: Penetration tester
• Example career path: Security architect

7. Cybersecurity Career Advice

• Begin with the end in mind
• Network with cybersecurity colleagues
• Participate in cybersecurity events
• Market yourself
• Build depth of knowledge

Conclusion

• Continue your career and continuing education journey